Tag: Child Safety
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Philippine DOJ Advocates for National Unity to Enhance Online Safety for Children
MANILA – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has urged a comprehensive national effort to foster a safer online environment for Filipino children. This call to action was highlighted during the launch of this year’s Safer Internet Day (SID), organized by the DOJ’s National Coordination Center against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child…
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25 Fireworks Injuries Reported in Cordillera, Illegal Fireworks Seized in Baguio
The Department of Health in the Cordillera region has documented 25 cases of injuries related to fireworks from December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Jenee Austria, the head of the Communications Management Unit at DOH-Cordillera, reported that 12 of these incidents were due to the use of ‘boga’, a homemade explosive device. The majority…
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Two Fireworks Injuries Reported in Ilocos Region Amid DOH Safety Campaign
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Ilocos Region has reported two fireworks-related injuries as part of their ongoing campaign to promote safety during the holiday season. The incidents, both involving children, were recorded by December 22, 2024, highlighting the dangers of fireworks during festive celebrations. The first incident occurred on December 21, when a…
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DSWD Warns Parents: Street Caroling Puts Children at Risk
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has raised concerns about the dangers of children caroling on busy streets. On Wednesday, DSWD-7 regional director Shalaine Marie Lucero cautioned parents about the potential harm and legal repercussions of allowing their children to sing carols near moving vehicles. Lucero highlighted the risks involved,…
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